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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.46, 966.59 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.46, 966.59 and 182.14 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.46 : 966.59 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.46/966.59 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.46x = 966.59 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.46x = 176,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,049.79/644.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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